"Nothing. But there's
some one I'm acting for to whom he is a good deal."
"Who is that?" Dunn asked sharply.
"Do you think I'm going to tell you?" retorted the other, and
laughed in his cold, mirthless manner. "Perhaps you aren't the
only one who owes him a grudge."
"That's likely enough, but I want to know where I'm standing," said
Dunn. "Is this unknown person you say you are acting for anxious
to bring about Rupert Dunsmore's death?"
"I'm not answering any questions, so you needn't ask them," replied
Deede Dawson.
"But I will tell you that there's something big going on. Or I
shouldn't be in it, I don't use my brains on small things, you know.
If it comes off all right, I--" He paused, and for once a thrill
of genuine emotion sounded in his voice. "Thousands," he said
abruptly. "Yes, and more--more. But there's an obstacle--Rupert
Dunsmore. It's your place to remove him. That'll suit you, and
it'll mean good pay, as much as you like to ask for in reason. And
Ella, if you want her. The girl won't be any use to me when this
is over, and you can have her if you like. I don't think she'll
object from what I can see--not that it would matter if she did.
So there you are. Put Rupert Dunsmore out of the way and it'll be
the best day's work you've ever done, and you shall have Ella into
the bargain--if you claim her.
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